Taco Soup

1        lb. extra-lean ground beef
1        onion, chopped

3

cans  (15.5 oz. each) mild chili beans or black beans

1

can  (14.5 oz.) whole tomatoes, undrained

1

can  (14.25 oz.) corn, undrained

1

can  (8 oz.) tomato sauce

1

pkg.  (1-1/4 oz.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix

1-1/2

cups  water

1-1/2

cups  Shredded Cheddar Cheese

make it

BROWN meat with onions in large saucepan; drain. Return meat mixture to pan.

ADD all remaining ingredients except cheese; stir, breaking up tomatoes with spoon. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally.

TOP with cheese.  Freezes well.  

Alternatives:

Can use or add:

• Rotel instead of tomatoes
• 26 oz. can mild chili beans
• One can of fire roasted diced tomatoes
• Tortilla chips for crunch
• Frozen corn
• 1/2 beef broth and 1/2 water
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